[1] Just before graduation she had a motorcycle accident that caused damage to her leg; during rehabilitation she developed an interest in nutrition and returned to school for a master's degree at Montclair State University.
[1][5] The Strongest Woman event includes six different disciplines over the course of two days: Circus bell press reps, Sandbag toss, Basket deadlift, Arm over Arm Truck pull, Husafell Carry, and Sandbag Carry.
Later that year, Lorch left her coach and partner and moved home to Connecticut to recover with her family.
After her death, members of the strongman community spoke out in support of Lorch, starting the #JusticeForRebecca campaign, against harassment and sexual misconduct in strength competitions.
[1] In 2023, the "Punks for a Cause" concert was organized in New Haven in Lorch's memory to raise money for mental health advocacy.